MLB issues suspensions to Astros and Marlins for beanball war

Major League Baseball has issued discipline to pitchers Aneury Rodriguez of the Houston Astros and Edward Mujica of the Florida Marlins as a result of the on-field incidents that occurred in their Sunday, April 10th game at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Joe Garagiola, Jr., Senior Vice President of Standards and On-Field Operations for Major League Baseball, made the announcement.

Rodriguez has received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally throwing at and hitting Gaby Sanchez of the Marlins in the top of the ninth inning after a warning had been issued earlier in the game. Rodriguez had been scheduled to begin to serve his suspension tonight, when the Astros continue their series against the Chicago Cubs. However, he has elected to appeal. Thus, his suspension will be held in abeyance until the process is complete.

In addition, Astros manager Brad Mills has received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for Rodriguez's intentional actions following the warning. Mills will serve his suspension tonight.

Mujica has received an undisclosed fine for intentionally throwing at and hitting Bill Hall of the Astros in the bottom of the seventh inning, which led to the warning that was in place for the rest of the game.

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